A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 2013

What’s in YOUR backpack? See pages 24–25 The Sabbath Day Is a Praying for My Brother

Special Day n the September 2012 Friend, s sisters, we love to Imy favorite article was “All-Star A keep the Sabbath day Brother” by John P. Buentello. I holy together. We watch can kind of relate to that particu- family videos instead of lar story. My brother (who is four) watching other movies. often talks and sounds frightened We read the Friend and in his sleep, so I pray for him. Most play games together. We have family council as a family, of the time he stops talking in his where we gather at the table and go through the calen- sleep, so I can get to sleep and be well rested for school dar for the week, have a solo, tell a scripture story, and the next day. do other fun things. We know we are blessed when we Kate E., age 12, keep the Sabbath day holy. Washington, USA Kathryn, Charity, and Allie M., ages 9, 5, and 10, Idaho, USA

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really like the Friend magazine. I especially like to I listen to it. Every month my dad downloads the mag- azine and burns it to a CD so that I can listen to it being Dear Friends, read to me as I fall asleep at night. When you think of someone who is brave, you Jordan N., age 9, Utah, USA might think of a firefighter or an explorer. But children are also very brave in doing what they - know is right. Turn to page 21 to read the amaz ing story of a boy from Nigeria who had to show great bravery to obey the Word of Wisdom. How many other stories about bravery can you find in this issue? Write and tell us about a time when you showed bravery in choosing the right. Be brave! The Friend

Was there a letter or a story in this month’s issue that helped you? Tell us about it. Turn to page 48 to find out how.

COVER ILLUSTRATION BY BEN SIMONSEN; ILLUSTRATION BY KEVIN KEELE Volume 43 Number 9 September 2013 See the Guide to The First Presidency: the Friend Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring, on page 48 for Dieter F. Uchtdorf family home evening ideas. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Boyd K. Packer, L. Tom Perry, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, M. Russell Ballard, Richard G. Scott, Robert D. Hales, Jeffrey R. Holland, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, A children’s magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen Editor: Craig A. Cardon Advisers: Shayne M. Bowen, Bradley D. Foster, Christoffel Golden Jr., Anthony D. Perkins Stories and Features Managing Director: David T. Warner 2 From the First Presidency: There Is Work to Do! / President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Director of Member and Family Support: Vincent A. Vaughn 4 Writing It Right Director of Church Magazines: Allan R. Loyborg Business Manager: Garff Cannon 6 Special Witness: Elder L. Tom Perry Managing Editor: Jan Pinborough 7 Bright Idea Assistant Managing Editor: Marissa Widdison 8 Bobby’s Birthday Surprise Administrative Assistant: Carrie Kasten Writing and Editing Team: Susan Barrett, 10 Question Corner David Dickson, David A. Edwards, Matthew D. Flitton, 12 Bulletin Board Mindy Raye Friedman, Lori Fuller, Garrett H. Garff, Hikari Loftus, Michael R. Morris, Richard M. Romney, 14 On the Trail: The Nauvoo Temple and Carthage Jail Paul VanDenBerghe, Julia Woodbury Editorial Intern: Mackenzie Van Engelenhoven 16 Stories of Jesus: Jesus Christ Teaches about the Temple Managing Art Director: J. Scott Knudsen 18 Friends Around the World: Emeri from Australia Art Director: Mark W. Robison 20 Friend to Friend: Faithful Examples / Sister Jean A. Stevens Design Team: Jeanette Andrews, Fay P. Andrus, C. Kimball Bott, Thomas Child, Colleen Hinckley, Eric 21 I Chose the Right P. Johnsen, Scott Mooy, Brad Teare 22 Cleaning Up Dirt Clods Intellectual Property Coordinator: Collette Nebeker Aune 24 Ready-for-School Backpack Production Manager: Jane Ann Peters 27 I Hope They Call Me on a Mission Prepress: Joshua Dennis 28 Hoping for a Hit Printing Director: Craig K. Sedgwick Distribution Director: Stephen R. Christiansen 31 The New Adventures of Matt & Mandy © 2013 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. 38 “What Happened to Your Arm?” All rights reserved. The Friend (ISSN 0009-4102) is published monthly by The Church of Jesus Christ of 40 Show and Tell Latter-day Saints, 50 E. North Temple St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-0024, United States of America. 42 Bringing Primary Home: I Will Serve God with All My Heart, Might, Mind, Periodicals Postage Paid at Salt Lake City, Utah. and Strength To subscribe: By phone: Call 1-800-537-5971 to order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or 48 Guide to the Friend American Express. Online: Go to store.lds.org. 49 Prophet Portrait: David O. McKay By mail: Send $8 U.S. check or money order to Distribution Services, P.O. Box 26368, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0368. For Little Friends To change address: Send old and new address 32 Jesus Calms the Tempest information to Distribution Services at the above address, or change the address by phone at the 35 Coloring Page number listed above. Please allow 60 days for Learn to changes to take effect. For Older Kids play .the Submit manuscripts or art to: Friend Editorial, 50 E. North Temple St. Rm. 2432, 44 “I’ve Got This!” Primary song Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0024, United States of 45 Family Home Evening in Seven Easy Steps “Jesus Is My America. Unsolicited material is welcome, but Shepherd” on no responsibility is assumed. For return, include 46 Finding Amigos self-addressed, stamped envelope. Children’s page 17. submissions will not be returned. Email: [email protected]. Music The Friend can be found on the Internet at 17 Jesus Is My Shepherd lds.org/friend. Hidden Text and visual material in the Friend may be copied Verse for incidental, noncommercial church or home use. CTR Visual material may not be copied if restrictions 36 When I Go to Sleep are indicated in the credit line with the artwork. Ring Copyright questions should be addressed to Intellectual Property Office, 50 E. North Temple St., Things to Make and Do Salt Lake City, UT 84150, United States of America; email: [email protected]. 11 Funstuf: Singing Service POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS (see DMM 26 Funstuf: Mission Call 707.4.12.5). NONPOSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: Send address changes to Distribution 30 Tech Talk Services, P.O. Box 26368, Salt Lake City, UT 84126- 0368, USA. 37 Funstuf: Fall Fun Look for Canada Post Information: Publication Agreement man’s best friend. #40017431. Cover by Apryl Stott FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENCY

By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Second Counselor in the First Presidency

ow I admire men, women, and children who know how to work! How the Lord loves the laborer! He said, “The laborer laborer: someone who is worthy of his hire” (D&C 84:79). works Those who are unafraid to roll up their sleeves and lose them- selves in the pursuit of worthwhile goals are a blessing to their fami- lies, communities, nations, and to the Church. The Lord doesn’t expect us to work harder than we are able. He doesn’t (nor should we) compare our efforts to those of others. Our Heavenly Father asks only that we do the best we can—that we work accord- ing to our full capacity, capacity: however great or small that ability may be. Work is a doorway to possibility. Whatever our circumstances, let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do. Let us set our minds and bodies to the glorious opportunity for work that each new day presents. President Thomas S. Monson put it this way: A NEW LIFE “It’s in the , When President Uchtdorf was 11, his doing family moved from East to West Germany. not just the thinking, Although his new life was difficult, working that we accomplish our goals.” helped him adjust. He said, “That’s the There is work to do! ◆ thing about work. If we simply keep at it—steady and constant—things certainly From an October 2009 general conference address. will improve.”

2 Friend vacuum dust mop clean sinksdust chalkboards

CLEANING THE CHURCH Brooklyn Working blesses the Church. Five friends helped clean the church building on Saturday morning. Jacob Use the clues below to figure out what each one did! See answers on page 48. Aaron 1. Both girls are allergic to dust and chalk dust. 2. Aaron came home with wet shoes. Alexis 3. Michael came home covered in white dust. 4. Alexis wore gloves to keep her hands dry. Michael

President Uchtdorf taught that the Lord loves KEEP AT IT the laborer. Look closely at the 15 letters in How could work help in these situations? the phrase “loves the laborer.” What other words can you make from these 15 letters? 1. Claire can never find her shoes because her room is messy. Here’s one to start you off: brave. On page 48 you’ll find five more. What words did you 2. Diego wants to do better on spelling tests. find? loves the laborer 3. Erik wishes he could dribble a basketball better. 4. Reading the Book of Mormon is difficult because Elena doesn’t know all of the words.

5. Aiden feels shy when he meets new people.

6. Lena’s mom is tired, and the baby starts crying.

Pick something that you could work on, and set a goal to accomplish it!

FATHER AND DAUGHTER PHOTOGRAPH BY September 2013 3 CRAIG DIMOND; ILLUSTRATIONS BY LANCE FRY; CHALKBOARD AND BASKETBALL TEXTURE BACKGROUNDS © iSTOCKPHOTO Cara knew the truth. But could she be brave enough to write about it?

4 Friend Writing It RIGHT By Jan Pinborough Church Magazines (Based on a true story)

I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16). appeared to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. She knew ara put down her pencil and stared at the piece that They were two separate people and that each of Cof paper on her desk. It was blank except for her Them had a body. She was glad she knew that for sure, name and a big eraser smudge. What should I write? she even before talking to Mom or Dad about it. thought. But then Mrs. Schmidt had said, “Class, please take out a Across the aisle her friend Lily was writing busily. Cara piece of paper and write about what we have been talking put her head down and rested it on her arm. about.” Cara really liked her new school. It was in a church That’s when Cara got a worried feeling in her stomach. building of another religion, and her new class was small She wanted to do the assignment the way her teacher enough that her teacher, Mrs. Schmidt, had time to help wanted her to. Could she be brave enough to write what her with math. Every day after math, Mrs. Schmidt taught a she knew was true? lesson from the Bible. Usually the Bible lessons were a lot With her head down on her desk, Cara began to say a like what Cara had learned at home and in Primary. silent prayer. Please, dear Heavenly Father, what should I But a few weeks ago, during a lesson about baptism, do? Mrs. Schmidt had told the class that babies who died Almost at once Cara began to feel calm and peaceful before they were baptized couldn’t go to heaven. Then inside. The Holy Ghost whispered that if she wrote what she said that one of her own children died right after he was in her heart, everything would be OK. was born. When she said that, Mrs. Schmidt looked like Cara lifted her head, picked up her pencil, and began she was going to cry. to write: “But babies who die do go to heaven,” Cara wanted to Heavenly Father and Jesus are two separate people. say. If only Mrs. Schmidt knew that, maybe she wouldn’t They have bodies of flesh and bone like we do. The Holy be so sad anymore. But Cara felt too shy to say anything. Ghost is a Spirit who can speak to us in our hearts. After school Cara told Mom about what Mrs. Schmidt After writing a few more sentences, Cara put her pencil said. “Knowing that babies go to heaven is one of the down. She didn’t know what Mrs. Schmidt would think of blessings we have because of the Book of Mormon,” Mom what she had written, but she felt happy that she had been said. Cara hoped that Mrs. Schmidt would read the Book able to tell her teacher something important and true. ◆ of Mormon someday. She wished she had the courage to tell her about it. “In your own way . . . you can share the restored 1 Now in today’s lesson, Mrs. Schmidt had told the class gospel of Jesus Christ.” Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the that God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost are all one person. Twelve Apostles Cara thought about how Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

ILLUSTRATION BY G. BJORN THORKELSON September 2013 5 SPECIAL WITNESS Why is it important to have both the Bible and

By Elder L. Tom Perry the Book of Mormon? Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles The members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are special witnesses of Jesus Christ. BY GARY L. KAPP, MAY NOT BE COPIED MAY L. KAPP, BY GARY KNOW, YE MAY THAT

Both the Bible and the What a blessing it is to have Both are necessary for us Book of Mormon the account of the to teach and learn about the are necessary for mission of our Lord and full and complete doctrine our salvation. Savior declared in the Book of of Christ. Mormon to add a second witness to the doctrine declared in the Bible. 6 Friend From “The Power of Deliverance,” Ensign, May 2012, 94–97. “I love everything about you.” —Sister Rosemary M. Wixom Primary General President

From an April 2013 general conference address.

ILLUSTRATION BY DILLEEN MARSH September 2013 7 By Charlotte Cantwell and Charlotte Mae Sheppard (Based on a true story)

By love serve one another (Galatians 5:13). obby bounded down the stairs to his toy chest full Bof building blocks. It was Friday. That meant there was only one day left of freedom before Saturday. Bobby didn’t like Saturday mornings. Every Saturday his family had to do their chores. There was mopping and dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing. They even had to clean their bedrooms! Bobby sat down beside his block chest and started building The Tallest Block Tower in the Universe. He knew it was important to get the house ready for Sunday, but what was the point of a weekend if you spent so much time working? As Bobby continued building, he heard some- one talking in the kitchen. “But, Mom,” his older sister Charlotte said, “my birthday is on Saturday. Working tomorrow morning will ruin the whole day! Can I do my chores today instead?” “That sounds like a great idea,” Mom said.

8 Friend in the Uni ower verse ! The Tallest Block T would have to wait

Charlotte left the kitchen and walked Before she could plug it in, he ran over to her. upstairs. Bobby stopped building to watch “Stop! Don’t do your chores!” Bobby cried out. her go. Tomorrow was Charlotte’s birthday. Charlotte shook her head. “I can’t stop,” she said. “If Good thing she could get her chores over I don’t do them today, then I’ll have to do them on my with now. birthday, and that’s no fun.” He turned back to his She started to plug in the vacuum cleaner, but Bobby tower, then stopped. He set stepped in front of her. “But I want to do them for you!” his blocks down. Maybe she he said. “I’ll do both of our chores. You don’t have to do doesn’t have to do her chores any of them.” at all, he thought. Charlotte looked up, surprised. “You would do that Bobby raced for me?” up the stairs to see Bobby winced a little inside. He knew it was going Charlotte wheeling to be a lot of work. There would be two bathrooms to the vacuum cleaner scrub and two rooms to clean. He looked over at The down the hall. Tallest Block Tower in the Universe. There might not be time this weekend to finish it after all. But he looked back at his sister and smiled. “Yes. Happy birthday!” A huge smile spread across Charlotte’s face. She gave Bobby a big hug. “Thank you!” she said as she ran happily down the hall. Bobby looked over at the vacuum. Plugging it in, he started working on the first of Charlotte’s Saturday chores. His sister was worth it. The tower would have to wait. ◆

“The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone.”2 President Thomas S. Monson

ILLUSTRATION BY MARK ROBISON

You know, my birthday is That doesn’t mean I have coming up . . . to wait until then to do something nice! September 2013 9 QUESTION CORNER My big sister used to be my best friend. But now she’s too busy with her school friends, and she doesn’t want to play with me anymore. How can we be friends again?

Our advice is to sit down and talk First, I would find her when she’s not to your sister. Let her know you’re busy and ask her if she wants to play feeling left out, and maybe you could right then. Second, I would let her set a day once a week where you do have time with her friends and home- something together, and that’s your work. Last, I would write nice notes special time. to her. I am an older sister. Those are Cody, Jaden, Patrick, and Jason B., ages 9, 9, 8, and 8, Ireland some things my sister did. Anna-Claire K., age 12, Utah, USA

Don’t turn down opportunities to talk or be with her. Folding the laundry, One way you could try to be friends washing the dishes, or setting the table again with your big sister is by loving would all be good ways to communi- her even more. You can show that cate or spend time together. Have fun! love by praying for her and serving Jacey W., age 9, Oregon, USA her often. Ralayna A., age 8, Utah, USA

You can tell your sister how much you miss playing with her, and ask her nicely to play with you. If she was my big sister, I’d talk to my Gabi G., age 6, Indiana, USA sister about it with my mom. Layla D., age 8, Alberta, Canada

My sister is a busy teenager, and we used to have so much fun. I find if I keep asking her nicely, she will find Responses are intended for help and perspective, time for me. not as pronouncements of Church doctrine. Benjamin N., age 9, Colorado, USA NEXT QUESTION I get really nervous whenever it’s my turn to give a talk in Church. What are some things I You can kneel down and pray and ask can do to not feel so scared next time? Heavenly Father if He would help you Do you have some advice about this? Send us your answer and and your sister be friends again. photo by September 30, 2013. Find our address on page 48 or Milika L., age 9, Hawaii, USA email us at [email protected]. (Put “Question Corner” in the subject line.) Remember to include a parent’s permission!

10 Friend Singing Service These children are serving by singing for others. Match the notes with the correct letters and fill in the blanks to find what the Apostle James said in the Bible about this type of service (see James 1:27). Find the answer on page 48. Then see if you can find the hidden letters in the picture that spell JAMES.

ILLUSTRATION BY ARIE VAN DE GRAAF September 2013 11 General conference is October 5th and 6th. You can make a lap desk to use while taking notes or drawing pictures of your favorite conference moments. Be sure to ask a parent for help.

YOU WILL NEED: One regular or legal-size clipboard, tacky or bonding craft glue, a small pillow (about the size of your clip- board), yarn or ribbon, and a pen or pencil.

WHAT TO DO: 1. Cover the bottom of the clipboard with glue, leaving a 1-inch (2.5-cm) margin around the edges (see example). Have you met Emeri yet? On pages 18–19 she tells about life in Australia. 2. Lay the clipboard glue-side down onto the pillow Use the table of contents and put heavy books on the clipboard to help at the front of this mag- the glue set. azine to solve the puzzle below and 3. Tie one end of the yarn to the metal ring discover how many temples there are or clip at the top of your clipboard and the in the “land down under.” other end around your pen or pencil. What is the page number of this month’s Matt you’re ready to write or draw! and Mandy cartoon? 4. When the glue dries, Take that number and subtract the page number of this month’s “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission.” Add 1. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONFERENCE DESK BY JOHN LUKE (Check your answer on page 48!) ASK How can I be Yourself... a good sport My dad coaches a high school baseball team. while playing I am the batboy. I travel with the team on their baseball trips. Sometimes when our team players struck out or didn’t playwith well, theyothers? would swear. This made me feel bad inside. I told them not to swear. They stopped swearing. Even though I am young, I was able to be an example to others who are big. I know this makes my Savior happy. Toby S., age 8, Utah, USA

FOLLOWING JESUS

Jesus Christ said, “In your patience possess ye your souls” (Luke 21:19). Jesus was never impatient with those who didn’t understand His teachings. Instead, He loved them and helped them learn. For example, the Nephites didn’t understand His teachings all at once, so Jesus visited them several times. Instead of being angry or frustrated, He said: “Prepare your minds for the morrow, and I come unto you again” (3 Nephi 17:3).

THIS MONTH’S CHALLENGES:

Challenge 1: When you notice someone patiently helping you, say thank you. Challenge 2: The next time you start to feel impatient with someone, pray for help to act how Jesus would act.

Challenge 3: Be patient with yourself the next time you make a mistake while trying to learn something new.

September 2013 13 ON THE TRAIL The NAUVOO TEMPLE and Come along to explore these important places in Church history! CARTHAGE JAIL By Jennifer Maddy n 1841 many of the Saints in Nauvoo were poor. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, knew the Lord’s work But they knew they needed to build a temple, as would continue. The Saints finally finished the temple. the Lord had told them. More than 1,000 men worked Church leaders worked in the temple day and night so to build the temple. Women sewed shirts and cooked the Saints could be baptized for their ancestors and be for the workers. Many people sacrificed to build the sealed as eternal families. temple. They looked forward to the blessings they would receive there.

Carthage Jail The original Nauvoo Temple Work on thetemple stopped in June 1844, when the had 30 sunstones. Prophet Joseph Smith was killed. Joseph and several other men had been taken to Carthage Jail. On June 27 a mob stormed the jail. They shot and killed Joseph and his brother Hyrum.

Finishing the Temple The Saints were brokenhearted that their Prophet was gone. Brigham Young, who was President of the

A crescent moon carved on the outside wall of the temple.

14 Friend Cut out and paste to the The mob ran up this “On the Trail” map in the July issue. stairway in Carthage Jail to get to Joseph Statues of Joseph and Hyrum stand in front of and his companions. Carthage Jail. “In life they were not divided, and in death they were not separated!” (D&C 135:3).

Joseph and the other men were in this upstairs room at the jail.

Rebuilding the Temple After the Saints left Nauvoo, the temple was destroyed by fire and a tornado. In 1999 President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) announced that the Nauvoo Temple would be built again in the same place. Today you can see this beautiful temple just as it looked back in the 1840s. ◆

September 2013 PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER MADDY AND CRAIG DIMOND © IRI 15 STORIES OF JESUS Jesus Christ Teaches about the Temple

n Nauvoo, the Prophet Joseph Smith received Iimportant revelations from Jesus Christ. He learned that people could be baptized in the temple for those who had died. Before this, people thought that those who died without being baptized could not go to heaven. The Saints rejoiced. Now they knew that their loved ones could go to heaven! Joseph Smith also learned that people could be sealed to their families in the temple. Before this, people didn’t know that they could be with their families after they died. The Saints were so happy. Now they knew that their families could be together forever! ◆

16 Friend ILLUSTRATIONS BY BRADLEY CLARK AND PAUL MANN  Jesus Is My Shepherd Jesus Is My Shepherd (Simplified) Sweetly = 86–98 (Simplified) Words and music by Tammy Simister Robinson q a tempo 4 œ œ œ œ & b 4 œ œ œ œ œ .   œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ 1. Je - sus is my P rit. 2. Je - sus is my     4 œ œ    œ ? b 4 œ . œ œ œ œ

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PHOTOGRAPH © ISTOCKPHOTO FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD Emeri from AUSTRALIA y name is Emeri B. I’m nine Myears old, and I’m from Australia. I live in one of the dri- est continents in the world, but I love where I live. Australia is in the southern hemisphere. That means that when many people in the northern hemisphere are celebrating Christmas in the cold and snow, every- one in Australia is enjoy- ing warm weather and sunny beaches.

Australia is home to the world’s largest species of crocodile, the salt-water crocodile, which can grow to be up to 20 feet (6 m) long.

My favorite pastime is reading. That’s why my mum calls me a bookworm.

18 Friend Hear Emeri’s One of my Pavlova testimony on favorite desserts Be sure to ask an adult for help is a meringue “One in a Million” when you make this recipe. Emeri from AUSTRALIA at lds.org/friend. cake filled with whipped cream 3 egg whites and fruit. It’s 3 tablespoons cold water named after a 1 tablespoon cornstarch famous ballerina 3/4 cup sugar named Anna 1/4 teaspoon salt Pavlova. 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat egg whites until very stiff. Add water and beat again. Thor- LET’S EXPLORE! oughly mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt, and add it gradually to Australia is the world’s biggest the egg whites, beating well. Fold in vinegar and vanilla. Pile the island, the world’s smallest mixture onto greased wax paper on a cooking sheet or in a well- continent, and the world’s sixth-largest country. greased deep round cake pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15 min- utes. Then turn off the heat and leave it in the closed oven for one The first time Church missionaries came to Australia was in 1840, just 10 years after the hour. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries or kiwi fruit. Church was officially organized. In Australia you just might see a koala bear in a eucalyptus tree, a hopping kangaroo in the outback, and a crocodile in the rivers. The kookaburra birds actually sound like people laughing. My neighborhood is in between the hills and beaches, Because of President Monson’s so there are many things for example of service, our family was my family and me to do, from inspired to get a small puppy. We climbing mountains to swim- will raise her until she’s ready to be ming in the ocean. trained. After she’s trained, someday she will help someone with a disabil- ity have an easier life.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF EMERI’S FAMILY September 2013 19 FRIEND TO FRIEND

By Sister Jean A. Stevens First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency Faithful Examples And a little child shall lead them (2 Nephi 21:6). “If they will pay their tithing, the Lord will bless s a member of the Primary general presidency, them,” the General Authority said. A I love meeting children all over the world. The bishop thought for a moment. Then he said, “I Everywhere I go, I meet wonderful children who are will talk to some of the most faithful members of our following Jesus Christ and faithfully living the gospel. ward—the Primary children!” Often they are leading their families and others in keep- The next Sunday, the bishop visited the Primary. He ing the commandments. taught the children about the law of tithing. He asked Once a General Authority visited a ward in Hong them to pay tithing on the money they earned. The chil- Kong where people were struggling to support their dren promised they would—and they did! families. He told the bishop that the members should Several months later, the bishop had a meeting with pay their tithing. the grown-ups in the ward. He told them that their chil- The bishop was worried. The dren had been paying tithing. people barely had enough “Would you be willing to pay tithing too?” he asked. food and money to meet The grown-ups were touched by the children’s their needs. faithful examples. They said that they would pay their tithing too. Because the children set an example, their families received the blessings they needed (see Malachi 3:8–10). Everyone’s faith and testimonies grew. Wherever you live, you can lead others with your good example. Keep the commandments and follow Jesus Christ. Then you will be a blessing to your family and others. We pray for you. And we know that, just like the children in Hong Kong, your example can make a differ- ence for good! ◆

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Y B N E I Chose the RIGHT W RITT By Ekene B., age 7, Nigeria

If I refused to drink the wine, I could be punished— and so could my family.

Learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God (Alma 37:35). went with my family to visit my parents’ village for a punished too. Then I remembered what my mother had I New Year’s celebration. It had been three years since taught me: when you find yourself in a situation you we had visited last, and we were looking forward to see- cannot control, you should pray to Heavenly Father and ing friends and family members again. When we arrived ask Him to help you. we were happily welcomed. I prayed silently, Heavenly Father, let Thy Spirit guide When New Year’s Eve came, we gathered with others me and help me to do what is right. for a traditional ceremony to wish protection, long life, When it was my turn to drink the wine, I was ner- and prosperity to the oldest son of each family. I am the vous, but I spoke loudly and clearly. “My body is a oldest son in my family. I learned that all those taking temple. I will not break the Word of Wisdom,” I said. part would be expected to drink wine as part of the The village elder was very surprised. He turned to me ceremony. and said, “You seem very sure of what you are doing. I was very worried. I knew that drinking the wine Please, we would like to hear more of your views.” would be breaking the Word of Wisdom. But I also My family and I were not punished, and our faith was knew that if I did not drink the wine, I might be pun- strengthened. I know Heavenly Father helped me have ished for being disrespectful—and my family might be the courage to choose the right. ◆

ILLUSTRATION BY STEVE KROPP September 2013 21 By Elyssa J. Kirkham Cleaning Up Dirt Clods (Based on a true story) Help me, dear Father, to truly repent, making things with her dolls, but she couldn’t get Mrs. Fietzer’s sad right, and changing my ways (Children’s Songbook, 99). voice out of her head. Mrs. Fietzer lived alone, and old abi and her friend Milo were playing in the dirt in age made it hard for her to do many things, including Gher yard. cleaning up her driveway. “Hey, look at this,” Milo said. He had what looked like Gabi hadn’t meant to be rude to Mrs. Fietzer, but now a rock in his hand, but when he squished it, it turned she realized that throwing the dirt had been mean. She into powdery dirt. felt sad and sorry for what she had done. “Whoa!” Gabi said. “Are there more of those?” Then Gabi remembered a lesson she had had in They dug through the dirt and found several more clods. Primary about repentance. “Watch this,” Gabi said, and she threw a dirt clod “When you do something wrong,” her teacher had high up in the air. It sailed over the chain link fence and said, “you need to first feel sorry about it. Then you landed on the neighbor’s driveway, breaking in a big apologize and ask for forgiveness and make it better smear of dust. if you can. Then you promise not to make the mistake “Awesome!” Milo said, and they took turns throwing again.” the clods and watching them explode. I can make this right! Gabi thought. Suddenly Gabi heard a car driving up. Gabi went to the garage and grabbed a big push “Oh no,” she said. “Someone’s coming. Hide!” broom. Then she got to work sweeping the dirt off They ducked around the edge of Gabi’s house the driveway. It took a long time, but finally just as the car pulled over the driveway and into the driveway was clean again. the garage. They giggled nervously. They heard the car door open and shut. “Who threw dirt in my driveway?” they heard a voice say. Gabi knew that must be Mrs. Fietzer, her elderly neighbor. “How am I going to clean this up?” Milo laughed quietly, but Gabi didn’t feel like laughing. After Milo went home, Gabi went inside and tried to play

22 Friend Cleaning Up Dirt Clods

Then Gabi rang Mrs. Fietzer’s doorbell. When Mrs. course I forgive you,” she said. “Thank you for cleaning Fietzer opened the door, she seemed surprised to see it up.” Gabi. Gabi looked at Mrs. Fietzer’s big mulberry trees and “Well, hello there,” she said. had an idea. “Hi, Mrs. Fietzer,” Gabi said. She felt scared, but she “Can I help you rake your leaves in the fall too?” Gabi prayed for courage. “I was the one who threw dirt onto asked. your driveway earlier today.” “That’s very sweet of you,” Mrs. Fietzer said. “But you “Oh, was that you?” Mrs. Fietzer asked. She looked a don’t have to. You already made up for what you did.” little sad. “But I want to. Please?” Gabi asked. “But I cleaned it up!” Gabi said, lifting the broom in Mrs. Fietzer agreed. Gabi said goodbye and skipped her hand. “I’m very sorry, Mrs. Fietzer. I promise I won’t all the way back to her house. She was glad that when ever do it again. Will you forgive me?” she did something wrong, she could make it right A smile spread across Mrs. Fietzer’s face. “Yes, of again. ◆

Once I was trading cards with my friend at his house. I saw one I loved and wished to get, but he never traded it. I was tempted to take it, so I did. But when I got home, I felt bad, so the next day I went back over to his house and told him. I gave it back and asked for forgiveness. He said he forgave me and thanked me for returning it. When I went home I felt a warm feeling, and I was happy. Gabi couldn’t get Josh S., age 10, Utah, USA Mrs. Fietzer’s sad voice out of her head.

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24 Friend ILLUSTRATIONS BY BRYAN BEACH

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September 2013 25 Mission Call This young woman just received her mission call. Can you find the hidden objects in the picture?

26 Friend ILLUSTRATIONS BY ARIE VAN DE GRAAF Be better prepared for tomorrow by learning these skills today.

Dress for Success Missionaries dress modestly and neatly. They also take care of the clothes they wear. Ask a parent to help you learn these skills: Mix-n-Match Deli Rolls Mending—Sew a button on a shirt, 1 flour tortilla repair a simple tear or hem, shine 3 slices of deli meat, such as turkey or chicken scuffs on shoes. 2 slices of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar Laundering—Separate clothes into 4 thin slices of cucumber 4 thin slices of avocado similar colors, set the dials on the washer and dryer, add detergent or 1. Layer the ingredients on the tortilla. dryer sheets. 2. Roll the tortilla up and slice it into pieces. Ironing—Carefully select the right iron Skewer each roll with a toothpick to hold temperature, use the ironing board. it together. Storing—Hang clothes up or fold them, organize your closet. 3. Try mixing different combinations of meat and cheese and pick which is your favorite.

Hello readers, Dressing appropriately is an important part of being a missionary. President Boyd K. Packer once said that when you dress modestly and nicely, you

“show the Lord that you* know how precious your body is.” You’re lookin’ good! Sincerely, Elder Trouser * “Ye Are the Temple of God,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 73.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS S. CHILD, PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN LUKE September 2013 27 Joseph gripped the By Weldon Rohner (Based on a true story) bat and took a deep Pray to thy Father which is in secret; breath. This was started talking about baseball. and thy Father which seeth in secret shall his last chance. Joseph sat up straight and paid very reward thee openly (Matthew 6:6). close attention. Apparently Elder Seeley oseph swung at the baseball and missed. was some kind of a baseball star back home JAgain. before his mission. Nobody in Joseph’s family had “Strike three!” the umpire called. “You’re out.” known that before. Joseph trudged back to his team with his shoulders Mom seemed very interested too. She turned to slumped. How would he ever hit a ball this season? Elder Seeley and asked, “Would it be OK if we all They had only one game left. went outside so you could give Joseph a few tips “Good try,” his coach said. Joseph shrugged and on his swing?” plopped down on the bench. He was so tired of striking “Absolutely,” Elder Seeley said. out! He’d worked hard all season long, going to every The moment dinner was done, Joseph raced to get practice and staying late most days. He even practiced at his baseball and bat. Joseph couldn’t wait to see what home whenever he could. the missionary might teach him. His coach once told him he had one of the best Outside, Elder Seeley pitched a few balls and swings on the team. So why couldn’t he hit the baseball? watched Joseph swing. “You’re swinging way too fast,” The next batter from his team swung hard and he said. “Slow it down, nice and easy.” smashed the ball with a loud crack. Up, up, up it went. Elder Seeley also taught Joseph how to grip the bat A home run. better and the best height to hold his elbow. Joseph sighed. He didn’t need to hit a home run. Just “Let’s see that swing again,” Elder Seeley said and a normal hit. He said a silent prayer to Heavenly Father, pitched one more time. Joseph swung and heard the asking that somehow he’d be able to hit the ball before crack of the ball hitting his bat. The ball flew over the the season ended. Tomorrow would be his last chance. back fence. He’d done it! He’d actually hit the ball! Later that night the missionaries visited Joseph’s Mom and the missionaries cheered. house. Mom had signed up weeks ago to have A peaceful feeling came over Joseph. He was going them over for dinner. While they ate, Elder Seeley to hit the ball in the game tomorrow. He just knew it. Hoping for a Hit

28 Friend ILLUSTRATION BY BRAD TEARE The next day Joseph stepped up to the batting plate and took a deep breath. He tried to remember everything Elder Seeley taught him. The first pitch came. He swung and missed. “Strike one!” the umpire called out. Joseph didn’t let it bother him. He still had two more strikes. The next pitch flew out of the strike zone. “Ball one!” cried the umpire. Joseph took another deep breath. He could do this. He still felt that same warm feeling inside. The pitcher let the ball fly. Joseph focused and swung. His bat smacked hard against the ball and sent it flying. Joseph stared in won- der for a moment as the baseball soared away. Then he dropped the bat and ran toward first base as fast as he could. A cheer rose from the crowd. Joseph skidded to a stop on the base and smiled. Heavenly Father had an- swered his prayer. The answer hadn’t come in the way he’d expected, but Joseph knew Heavenly Father had sent someone to help him. ◆ Hoping for a Hit

ILLUSTRATION BY BRAD TEARE September 2013 29 We would like to get to know you better so TECH that we can send you stories and activities that are the best for you. With help from a parent, please fill out this survey and Talk mail it to us. You can find our address on page 48. You can also fill out this survey at lds.org/friend. Thank you, from the Friend !

I am a: If I do use a tablet or smartphone, I use it for: □ Boy (Check all that apply) □ Girl □ Homework I am ______years old □ Games □ Learning activities □ Videos I use the Internet: □ Friend website □ Other LDS.org sites □ Never □ Other: ______□ Once a month □ Once a week I play video games: □ Once every few days □ Daily, for ______hours per day □ Never □ Once a month □ Once a week If I do use the Internet, I use it for: □ Once every few days (Check all that apply) □ Daily, for ______hours per day □ Homework □ Games I watch television: □ Learning activities □ Videos □ Never □ Friend website □ Once a month □ Other LDS.org sites □ Once a week □ Other: ______□ Once every few days □ Daily, for ______hours per day

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30 Friend ILLUSTRATION BY ANDREW BOSLEY; BACKGROUND IMAGE © iSTOCKPHOTO The New Adventures of

Mandy, you haven’t eaten much. Is something wrong? Audrey might be OK. I think she just goes along with the other two. I’m trying to be I was just thinking about these friends with her. three girls in my class. They’re not very nice. They make fun of me, and I don’t know why. Good idea.

Some of the kids at school make fun of Tuesday when they were teasing him in the hall, I just walked Franco when the teachers aren’t looking. up and started talking to him, and we ignored them.

Whoa! Now I’m feeling pretty cool myself!

Those kids don’t even know Franco. He’s a pretty cool guy.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARYN ROOS September 2013 31 FOR LITTLE FRIENDS Jesus Calms the Tempest By Margo Mae

One day when Jesus and His disciples were sailing on a ship, there was a terrible storm.

The waves crashed. The winds blew. The disciples

were scared that the ship would sink. BY SCOTT PECK ILLUSTRATIONS

32 Friend The disciples looked for Jesus. They found Him sleeping. “Save us!” they cried. “Why are ye fearful?” Jesus asked.

Jesus stood up and commanded the storm to stop. The disciples watched as the waves stopped crashing and the winds stopped blowing. The storm had ended, just as Jesus had commanded it to do.

September 2013 33 Sometimes when scary things happen, we feel afraid. But Jesus is near. Thinking about Him can help us feel safe and calm. ◆

From Matthew 8:23–27.

34 Friend COLORING PAGE

Jesus Calms the Tempest Then [ Jesus] arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm (Matthew 8:26). ILLUSTRATION BY JARED BECKSTRAND ILLUSTRATION

September 2013 35 When I Go

to Sleep By Shawnee Zelenka

When I go to sleep at night, I sing a happy song. I know that day is on its way; The darkness won’t last long.

Jesus made the moon and stars. He gave us day and night. I never need to fear the dark, For Jesus is my light.

I can always feel His love, The peace His Spirit brings. Jesus loves me and is near; I need not fear a thing.

36 Friend ILLUSTRATION BY BRAD TEARE Fall Fun Fall with all its colorful leaves is right around the corner in the northern hemisphere. Using only one letter at a time from each leaf below, spell out a type of tree. Keep going until you’ve used all the letters in the puzzle. See the answers on page 48. Example: MAPLE and BIRCH I P E M R C S O B A L H E K

A A L M H

A D P T R A E E

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What? You said to grab what I wanted for the school year.

ILLUSTRATION BY VAL CHADWICK BAGLEY September 2013 37 What Happenedvw to Your Arm?

Amy makes a new friend with a question and some crayons.

By Sarah Chow (Based on a true story) If you want a friend, you must show that you care (Children’s Songbook, 262). he cast was blue. Amy Thad seen a cast on Lee’s arm at school, but she had never seen a cast on an elderly man’s arm. Just before stake confer- ence started, Amy leaned forward and asked the man in the next row what happened to his arm. The man smiled and turned around. “I have a sore muscle,” he said. “Ouch,” said Amy. “My name’s Amy. What’s yours?” “I’m Charlie Young,” he said and used his other hand to shake her hand. “And this is my wife, Nancy.” Friends come in all shapes, ages, and sizes! You can turn to page 24 for 38 Friend some tips on making friends. Amy sat back in her seat. She knew Mom had brought Brother Young said. “And Nancy and I would be happy to vw paper and crayons in her bag, so Amy got them out and come to your party. We’ll have to think of a very special colored three pictures for Brother Young to make him feel present for such a special friend.” better. A few weeks later, Amy’s birthday finally arrived. “Your pictures are beautiful,” Nancy said when Amy Charlie and Nancy Young came, and so did lots of Amy’s gave them to Brother Young. school friends. When it was time to open presents, Mom “I think I feel a little better already!” Brother Young said. had Amy cover her eyes while Dad brought something In her prayers that night, Amy prayed that Brother into the room. Young’s arm would get better. “OK, you can look now,” Dad said. Six months later it was time for stake conference again. Amy opened her eyes and saw that her first present In the chapel Amy looked all around was a brown guinea pig. “Wow, my first pet!” Amy said. for Brother and Sister Young. “There they are!” Mom said, pointing across the room. “Let’s go sit by them.” “How’s your arm?” Amy asked Brother Young once they sat down. “All better.” Brother Young held up his arm for her to see. No cast. “I put your pictures on my refrigerator. They helped me feel bet- ter. Thank you.” “You’re welcome,” Amy said. Mom nodded and leaned forward. “Brother and Sister Young, we’d like it if you could come to Amy’s birth- day party in a few weeks.” “How old are you?” Brother Amy’s second present was from Brother and Sister Young asked. Young. It was a beautiful blanket that was almost as soft “I’m turning eight. How as the guinea pig. old are you?” Amy asked. “Yellow, purple, and orange. Those are my favorite “I’m 83. Say, if you’re colors! How did you know?” Amy asked. turning eight, does that “Your mom told me. I crocheted it myself as a surprise mean you’re getting bap- for you,” Brother Young said. tized soon?” “Thank you!” Amy said, hugging Charlie and Nancy. “I “Yes!” Amy said. “Can have a surprise for you too, Brother Young. I’m going to you come to my baptism name my guinea pig Charlie, after you.” too? I’d like you to say the Brother and Sister Young laughed. “I’m sure you’ve closing prayer.” found the very best name,” Sister Young said. “I would be honored,” “And the very best friends,” Amy agreed. ◆

ILLUSTRATIONS BY GARTH BRUNER September 2013 39 Would you like to send some- thing to Show and Tell? Turn to page 48 to find out how.

hen my down right away, and I felt a lot ne winter Wbaptism better. That day I felt the Holy Omy mom and confirma- Ghost very strongly. I am grate- was sick for four tion was only ful that I could be baptized and months. One a day or two receive the Holy Ghost. night when my away, I had a Sara M., age 8, Spain mom was in fever and was bed, I prayed not feeling very well. I did not want that just this one time she would to postpone my baptism. I felt I sleep well. The next day she felt should go ahead on the appointed really happy because she had slept day. Many relatives and friends, well that night! Since then she has some of whom are not members of been feeling better. I’m glad I prayed the Church, came to my baptism. for my mom. When I was baptized, my fever went Sophia L., age 9, Alaska, USA

James C., age 5, Peru Carter M., age 10, Iowa, USA

Michelle D., age 11, Utah, USA

40 Friend D Nauvoo Illinois Temple someday, for pigeons. Iwould like togothe friends, andIlike andcaring raising and say aprayer. Ilike myPrimary USA, Gabriel E., age3, Florida, “Praise totheMan.” “Nephi’s Courage” and Gabriel’s favoritesongsare heroes, reading, andsinging. riding hisbike, playingsuper bed. Hisfavoritethingsare tures withhismombefore temple, andreadthescrip- prayer, learnaboutthe like togive thought ascriptural uring familyhomeevening, I loves to say family lovestosayfamily - Australia FirleStake The Primaryofthe warm, fuzzyfeelinginside. At the end ofthe they did, because thescripturesgiveusa decided toputa “fuzzy” inajareverytime bringing theirscripturestochurch. They I Prince M.,age9,Philippines of Mormon. Church istrue, andIlove theBook love myfamilysomuch!Iknow the too.and Iwant tobeamissionary I dressed very modestly. Ibroughtthe the drawingswas agirlwhowasn’t to read, butwhenIopenedit, oneof book homethatIwas reallyexcited superheroes. OnetimeIbroughta check outbooksaboutmyfavorite Would youlike tosendsome- thing toShowand Tell? Turn to page48findouthow. out books. Iespeciallylike to love tocheck goingtothelibrary Prospect Ward, Adelaide wanted toworkon family? Write andtellusaboutthestoriesyou What doyouknowaboutpioneers inyour like from yourfamilyhistory. Turn to page 48tofindouthow. scriptures withthematPrimary. and somedayseveryoneofthem hadtheir long! All thechildrenenjoyedthisactivity, fuzzy “snake” was 61/2meters(21feet) year, they joinedthefuzziestogether. Their choice. Imadetheright inside after and notlookatit. Ifelt happy should take itbacktothelibrary I thoughtwe about it. Isaid should do thought we asked whatI mom, andshe book tomy Caleb O., age4,Utah,USA

September 2013

41 BRINGING PRIMARY HOME

I Will Serve God with All My Heart, Might, Mind, and Strength

ne day at recess, Isabella saw love and kindness to others. We care a girl who was crying because about what others need. When we O LET’S TALK someone had said something mean serve cheerfully, we are serving with to her. Isabella felt bad for the girl our heart. As a family, decide on some things you and walked over to comfort her. How do we serve with our could do together as you serve with “Would you like to play with me?” mind? We can serve with our mind your whole self. Explain that when- she asked the girl. by thinking of ways to help others. ever we serve others, we are serving That day Isabella served with her When we see needs of those around Heavenly Father. heart. She followed the example us and think about what we could of Jesus Christ and showed love to do to help, we are serving with someone in need. We can show our our mind. love for Heavenly Father by serving How do we serve with our might others with our heart, our might, and strength? Serving with our our mind, and our strength. We can might and strength could be doing serve with our whole selves! chores and working hard to help How do we serve with our heart? others. We can often bless and serve We can serve with our older people by doing things that heart by showing are hard for them to do. ◆

42 Friend SERVING WITH YOUR WHOLE SELF Choose a way you would like to serve from each of the areas below or think of your own ideas. After you have finished with one act of service, color in the shape next to the description.

HEART MIND MIGHT AND STRENGTH

Tell your parents or siblings Write a letter to a grandparent When your parents ask you to that you love them. or another important person. do something, work hard at it.

Do something kind for someone Offer to help a brother or sister Help a brother or sister with who is alone. with homework. a chore.

SONG AND Food SCRIPTURE • “Called to Serve,” Children’s Songbook, 174 • Doctrine and Covenants 59:5

Rake leaves, pull weeds, or do Help plan a family service something else to help your project. family. LEFT: ILLUSTRATION BY GREG NEWBOLD; RIGHT: ILLUSTRATIONS BY VAL CHADWICK BAGLEY BY VAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GREG NEWBOLD; RIGHT: ILLUSTRATION LEFT:

September 2013 43 The lesson wasn’t prepared, but Thomas knew what to do. “I’ve Got This!” By David Dickson (Based on a true story)

We love each other more and more with ev’ry fam’ly night Love God and His Children” (Sept. 2012). As Thomas read (Children’s Songbook, 195). it out loud to his family, he noticed Mom looking very proud he front door closed behind Thomas with a swoosh of him. Tand a click as he hurried to check the family calendar. After the lesson it was time for the activity on the next “I was right!” he called loudly. “It is my turn to teach the page. Thomas had already cut out the labels that read, lesson in family home evening.” “Honoring God,” “Respecting Parents and Family,” and Mom’s eyes widened. “Honey, I’m so sorry we didn’t plan “Respecting Others.” your lesson last night! I thought it was my turn to teach.” As part of the activity, they took turns sharing examples Thomas shook his head. “Don’t worry, Mom. I know what of how they’d kept commandments the past week. to do.” Normally she helped him prepare the day before. “I said my prayers last night,” said his big sister Ella. But he was 10 years old now. He could plan a lesson by “What group do we think that falls in?” asked Thomas. himself. After discussing, they picked “Honoring God.” Mom smiled and raised an eyebrow. “You’re sure? You After the lesson Ella served some tasty cookies she’d don’t need any help?” baked. Then they delivered some of the extras to friends. “Yup, I’ve got this.” Thomas felt so happy he could Later that night Thomas pulled out his copy of help out. That was one of the Friend. He opened it to an article he’d read his favorite family home called “The Ten Commandments Teach Me to evenings ever! ◆

WHERE IS IT IN THE FRIEND? Would you like to find a story and activity for family home evening like Thomas did? Just look under “Bringing Primary Home” on the contents page of the Friend. Of course, you can also use any other story from the Friend!

44 Friend ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELISE BLACK Family Home Evening in Seven Easy Steps Imagine how hard it would be to reach the second story of Preparing your lesson a building without stairs or an elevator. Would you try to jump? That’s 10 feet or higher! Most professional basket- Pray to Heavenly Father to help ball players can’t even jump three feet. you prepare your lesson. Planning a family home evening lesson may seem intimi- 1 dating at first—sort of like trying to jump 10 feet straight up Bringing Primary Home

You can use this lesson and in the air. But if you take it one step at a time, like Thomas activity to learn more about this month’s Primary theme. The did, it’s a cinch. Love TenGod Commandments Teach Me to ou had a busy day! Your classmate asked ifand he Ycould copy your homework. You wanted to be His Children honest, so you told him no but offered to help him. On the way home from school, you saw your neigh- bor struggling to pick up a big basket of vegetables she After the Israelites had just picked from her garden. You wanted to get escaped from Egypt, home, but you ran over and helped her carry the basket they needed guid- inside. ance from the Lord. SONG AND Look for a spiritual story about After dinner your dad asked you to do your math Through the SCRIPTURE homework. Math is hard and you didn’t want to do it, prophet Moses, the • “Keep the Commandments,” but you decided to obey your dad. Lord gave the peo- Children’s Songbook, 146–47

You were tired at bedtime, but you knelt down and ple 10 important • Doctrine and Covenants 42:29 thanked Heavenly Father for your blessings. commandments to follow to live a righteous life. The Ten Did you know that by making Commandments teach about respecting God, being Choose a topic, and your topic. Jesus taught people all of these good honest, honoring our parents, keeping the Sabbath day decisions, you were holy, and being good neighbors. These rules are as following the Ten Commandments? important today as they were thou-

sands of years ago. When we find a scripture or by using stories to help them follow the Lord’s command- ments, we learn to love and respect God and be kind and 3 loving to those around us. ◆ understand. The scriptures and two about that topic. JUST YOU You can find the Ten 2 Commandments in Exodus 20. Can you count all 10? Mark them with a scripture Church magazines are full of marking pencil if you’d like.

40 stories. And you can always Friend tell a story from your own life.

Gather any extra Giving your lesson materials for your lesson. 4 Maybe you want to share a When giving your picture or bring a small object lesson, ask your family a that relates to your topic. 5 few questions. Lessons work better when every- body gets a chance to share their thoughts. Keep it short and simple. Three to five 6 minutes is a good length.

At the end of the lesson, bear your 7 testimony about what you’ve been sharing.

September 2013 45 Finding Amigos

Spanish was so hard! How would Rachel ever make friends?

46 Friend ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY DAVIS By Leslie Albrecht Huber (Based on a true story)

Search diligently, pray always, and be believing “That’s a great idea,” Mom agreed. “I know Heavenly (D&C 90:24). Father will help you, but you have to do your part too. achel waved goodbye to Mom and walked into the Maybe we could work harder at speaking Spanish at home R school courtyard. Her heart started to pound. so you can learn faster.” Only two weeks ago, Rachel’s family had moved from Rachel sighed. After a day of trying to understand Wisconsin to Valencia, Spain. Rachel had been excited. She everyone at school, she just wanted to come home and loved meeting new people and knew she would make friends. speak English. But she knew if she wanted Heavenly But now she wasn’t so sure. Rachel could only say a few Father’s help, she would have to try her hardest too. things in Spanish, so she hardly understood anything the The next week Rachel prayed every night to make kids said to her. friends. And she spoke Spanish as much as possible. She “Rachel!” one boy called, running toward her. Rachel’s even prayed in Spanish, with Dad’s help. heart sank. “What is your name?” he asked in choppy Soon Rachel began to notice small changes. She could English. Some other boys and girls joined him, giggling. understand some of her teacher’s instructions. She could Every day the kids asked Rachel the same simple ques- pick out more words when her classmates spoke. tion in English. It didn’t matter that they already knew her Then one day at recess, Rachel felt a tap on her arm. name. They just wanted to make her try to talk in Spanish. “Hola, Rachel,” said Patricia, a girl from her class. Three No matter what she said, they all laughed. Then they’d run other girls stood with her. Rachel cringed. Were they going off, leaving her alone. to laugh at her? “What is your name?” another girl repeated. “Would you like to play tag with us?” Patricia asked in Rachel felt her face get hot. She pushed her way Spanish. through the crowd and ran to her classroom. Rachel was surprised at how easily she understood her. When the day ended, she hurried to meet Mom. Rachel She waited, but nobody laughed. They seemed to mean it. felt tears stinging her eyes. “Sí, I’d love to,” Rachel said in Spanish, a smile spreading “What’s wrong?” Mom asked as they began walking across her face. “Gracias, Heavenly Father,” she said in her home. heart. She had done her part, and Heavenly Father had “I don’t like school,” Rachel blurted out. “Everyone stares helped her. ◆ at me. I can’t understand what they say. I’ll never make friends.” “Making new friends can be hard—and it can take a You can learn while,” Mom agreed. “But do you remember the blessing Spanish too! your dad gave you before we moved?” Hello! My name is . . . Rachel thought for a minute. “He said living in Spain ¡Hola! Me llamo . . . (say it like “yah-mo”) would be good for our whole family—especially me. And he Would you like to be my friend? ¿Quieres (say it like “key-air-es”) ser mi amigo? said I would make good friends here.” She thought of how Dad’s words had given her a calm, peaceful feeling. “But What is your favorite game? ¿Cuál es tu juego (say it like “huego”) favorito? how can I make friends?” Goodbye! See you later! “What do you think you could do?” Mom asked. ¡Adiós! ¡Hasta (say it like “aw-sta”) luego! “I can pray for help,” Rachel said.

Rachel is on her way to making That means “good friends” some buenos amigos! in Spanish! September 2013 47 GUIDE TO THE FRIEND

Possible Ideas for Family Home Evening

1 As a family, read “I Hope They Call Me on a A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 2013 at school. You can use the “Ready-for-School Mission” (page 27). Talk about dress standards, Backpack” on pages 24–25 to help! and practice some of the Dress for Success tech- 4 Read the Bringing Primary Home lesson on niques together, like ironing and mending. serving God with all your heart, might, mind, 2 Read “Finding Amigos” (pages 46–47). Make a and strength (pages 42–43). Talk about ways list of ways you can be a friend to those around you and your family can serve God and serve you. others. 3 Read President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message, 5 Fill out the Friend survey (page 30) and send What’s in “There Is Work to Do!” (page 2). Set goals your it to us! Talk about how the Church magazines backpack? for how you can work harder and do better See pages 24–25 can benefit your family.

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June 2013 3 ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT T. BARRETT A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 2013 Through Your Eyes

I like to look at this tree sometimes be- cause it reminds me that Jesus Christ is real, and He made me special, just like this tree. It helps me know that Heavenly Father loves me and has a plan for me. Rachel P., age 9, Texas, USA

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